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Jordan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airport

Jordan's foreign minister calls Saudi counterpart to express solidarity following militia strikes on King Khalid International Airport.

At a glance

  • Jordan's foreign minister condemned Houthi militia attacks on King Khalid International Airport
  • Safadi expressed Jordan's solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a phone call with Prince Faisal bin Farhan
  • Saudi authorities commended for providing medical care to injured Jordanian citizens
  • Ministers discussed regional security and stability

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi telephoned Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Sunday to condemn attacks by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport. Safadi expressed Jordan's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and praised efforts to provide medical care to injured Jordanian citizens.

The two ministers discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen security and stability in the region.

Why it matters

The call reflects diplomatic coordination between regional allies in response to Houthi military operations affecting civilian infrastructure.

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